Australian Catholic University Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship 2027

Established in 2020, this scholarship, generously donated by the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, to commencing students enrolling full-time in a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degree. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 10, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• Course to studyWestern Civilisation
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• The scholarship is valued at up to $60,000. 
• The scholarship will be paid in instalments of $10,000 per semester. 
• Recipients are also eligible to receive one return economy airfare to participate in an approved program of study abroad as part of the course. 
• There are 30 scholarships available. 
• Additional benefits - Up to 10 new Scholarship recipients who are from either a Regional, Rural or Remote Area of New South Wales, or from an Australian state or territory other than New South Wales may be selected to receive additional financial support to assist with relocation, accommodation and living costs, with priority given to those with the evidenced greatest need. The value of this support is up to $12,000 for each year the Scholarship is held (in addition to the value of the Scholarship).

Requirements

This scholarship is open to those who meet all the following criteria:

• Citizenship: domestic
• Course: any of the following: 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/ Master of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws
• Campus: North Sydney
• Study load: enrolled in 40 credit points in semester 1, 2027* 
• Demonstrated academic ability
• Recipients may not hold any other ACU scholarship in addition to the ACU Ramsay Scholarship.
• Scholarship applicants will also: 
  • have completed Year 12 in the year of application or within the preceding 3 years
  • not have undertaken preliminary study at a tertiary level, other than secondary school advancement programs or first year Bachelor level study.

*Recipients enrolled in less than 40 credit points may still be eligible to receive a scholarship payment, subject to approval by Director, Western Civilisation Program.

Selection Process

• Applicants will be interviewed and selected by the Ramsay Scholarship Selection Panel comprising of senior ACU and Ramsay Centre staff.
• Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate as part of their application that they have experienced disadvantage or are from an underrepresented background.

Application Documents

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

• Written submission
• Resumé
• Essay
• Evidence of your address in a regional, rural and remote area in New South Wales, or from an Australian state or territory other than New South Wales.
• Interview (shortlisted applicants only).
• Details of most recent academic results  

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To start your application, visit the application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the ACU scholarship webpage.